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On Nov. 16, many of the school officers and Principal’s Advisory Committee (PAC) members will attend the Mid-Indiana Conference (MIC) Leadership Conference. Senior Class president Izak Orono said this conference will allow school leaders to connect on pertinent issues throughout their schools.

In addition, while Senior Class officers continue their break, they regularly attend PAC Meetings with other students officials and administration of the school. PAC Meetings occur every Gold Wednesday, with the next meeting to be this Wednesday. Orono said one thing the members of the PAC Meetings have been discussing is a potential schedule change, such as lengthening fall break.

Orono said PAC Meetings are an opportunity for students’ to voice their feedback to the CHS administration.

“We discuss issues about the school, see what topics we can bring in, new initiatives, talking about things we want to see change, or future things that are changing, and they want to see our feedback, and being a representative of Senior Class, Sophomore Class, etcetera, it’s really about getting our feedback,” Orono said.

Senior Class co-sponsor Amanda Richmond said she thinks it is great that officers participate in PAC meetings because it allow an opportunity for students to speak about important decisions that directly affect them.

Senior Class plans for upcoming meeting Senior Class president Izak Orono said he will have a meeting in one week to discuss the future of CHS and to implement specific rules or ideas. Senior officers recently planned for Homecoming, which Senior Class co-sponsor Amanda Richmond said…

CHS student athletes reflect on how scheduling affects their seasons The varsity women’s swimming and diving team has won 31 consecutive state championships, but according to Gabriela Nieves, varsity swimmer and junior, said, although CHS has won 31 consecutive state championships, the team still faces competition. Nieves said Hamilton Southeastern…

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Foreign Foods Class Hosts Food Fair: Senior Max Salyers makes buffalo chicken wraps to represent his group’s country: Dave, the country on Dec. 13. The foreign foods classes hosted the food fair yet again this year as the final project of the semester. To get into the holiday spirit, Christmas music played in the background as the students cooked for the fair.

Analyzing and Annotating: Sophomore Mary Grace Jacko (left) and sophomore Ivy Nugent work together to analyze and annotate a short story about a recovering soldier in the Vietnam War in their English class on Dec. 10. The pair are practicing for a timed write they will have the next class over a different short story.

Beading Up Bracelets: Lexi Carter, sophomore and Art Club member, is beading bracelets in AP Art History. Carter said, "I love art and I wanted to know more about the origin of what I love to do so that's why I took AP Art History." Normally in class, according to Carter, "We work on image flash cards, but now we are reviewing for the final by fun games and art crafts." Carter says AP Art History has taught her that the influence of how a single painting can create entire cultures, inspiring her to continue her art journey at CHS.

Late Start Lava: Sophomore and Science of Caring member, Zoe Edwards, makes a faux lava lamp on the late start morning of Dec 5. Science of Caring members had meetings every two weeks taking place on late start mornings. Their past experiments had included making slime, candy tie dyeing, and more.

Positive Impact Club Plans Event: Lauren Jacobson and Neharika Palivela, club presidents and juniors, plans a community service event for Positive Impact Club on Oct. 22. The event Jacobson and Palivela had chose was to pick up litter people had thrown on the sides of the road and in parking lots to make the city a cleaner place.

JV Basketball: Junior varsity men's basketball Head Coach Josh Cole reacts to a controversial call during the team's game against Lawrence Central on Nov. 30. The final score was CHS 61, Lawrence Central 55.

Crossing off the Clubs:
Colleen Harless, Pinnacle yearbook staff member and junior, crosses off a student on the DECA club roster in front of the entrance to the Varsity Gym on Nov. 27. CHS students must be on the club roster and are required to check in with their student ID in order to be admitted. Some clubs are scheduled to have their photos taken on Nov. 29 and Dec. 3 in the Varsity Gym.

Conference Prep: TEDxCHS leader and senior Shubhi Sinha displays her poster to other club members. The club was working toward their next conference on Dec. 1. Tickets can be found at TinyURL.com/InANewLight2018.

Curling Craze: CHS Curler and senior Ryan Foster gets ready to push a stone during a curling competition on Nov. 17 at the Fuel Tank in Fishers. Carmel Curling Club won their match and will compete again at the same location on Nov. 30.

Perfect POGIL: Sophomore Alden Mo watched as chemistry teacher Cynthia Henry checks his POGIL to make sure he has done it correctly in his G4 class on Nov. 16. Henry says that POGILS, or self guided learning tools, are a great way to teach students both problem solving skills and the materials all at one time.

Making a Splash: Junior Megan Prince swims using kickboards focusing on strengthening her kicks. On Nov. 14, Carmel High school's swim team had practice where all four swim groups practiced. The four swim groups listed in their respective order from highest to lowest are; High performance, Senior 1, Senior 2, and Greyhound. Depending on the group, practice can range from three times a week to twice daily practices. Megan Prince says this about the team, “We are a family and I love being with my friends there.”

Cutting for a Cause: Izza Khurram, senior and Key Club member, makes fleece, tie blankets for the homeless in downtown Indianapolis. Izza says she has been a Key Club member for three years now and has learned how a small group of individuals can make such a big difference in local communities. Key Club's next meeting will be on November 28th.

Say Cheese:
Pinnacle Yearbook adviser Nicole Laughrey and Pinnacle Yearbook staff members organize Carmel Science Olympiad’s club photo on Monday, Nov. 12. Nov. 12 was the first day of scheduled yearbook club photos, including clubs such as Debate, Art Club, Best Buddies, and 26 others.

Green With Envy: Drawing 3 student layers colored pencils on his "Seven Deadly Sins" project in Drawing 3 on Nov. 7. For the project, students are encouraged to choose one of the seven deadly sins and create a realistic caricature representing the emotion.

Morning Chat: CHS Principal Tom Harmas talks with Asst. Principal Joseph Schaller early Wednesday morning. Harmas and Schaller watch students as they get off of the bus and enter CHS by the natatorium.

Release Period Research:
Senior Hannah Niyaz works on her seventh journal for AP Capstone Research at the Carmel Cafe as she eats her lunch. Niyaz said she has to turn in a journal once a week that tells her teacher where she is and what she has done so far.

TechHound Techniques:
TechHOUNDS member and junior Karthik Arcot works alongside club sponsor Zachary Bonewit as they assemble their equipment on Nov. 1. The TechHOUNDS received second place in their last competition on Oct. 27 and are scheduled to compete next in March.

Do Something: Two students listen for service hour opportunities inside the "Do Something Club" on October 30, 2018. The "Do Something Club", was founded on the premise of alerting students of upcoming charities, fundraisers and incoming service hours opportunities hosted by James Zeigler in Room E212. The club has served it's part in the Make-a-Wish Foundation and many other associations with similar aspirations.

Forensic Findings: Sophomore Michelle Boulous adjusts a microscope during a Biomed project. The project requires students to use many technical skills such as adjusting the focus and lighting on microscopes. Boulous has a passion for science and aspires to be a doctor when she is older. Boulous says she is inspired by both her parents that are oncologists at Community Hospital. Biomed is one of the many science classes offered to sophomores at CHS.

Never-ending First Quarter: Junior Alison “Ali” Moss finishes homework from last quarter, hoping to get the late grade and raise the overall grade in the course. Although the first quarter already ended, the grades are not yet finalized. “I procrastinated on some of the assignments I had and now I’m rushing them after it already ended,” Moss said.

Polishing Up: Tubist and junior Edison Perry polishes his tuba on Oct. 19 outside the performing arts hall. Carmel bands had just performed at their first concert and were preparing for the upcoming events.

Water Pressure?: Carmel Fire Fighters give the "all clear" after CHS was evacuated early morning of Oct 16. According to CHS Principal Dr. Harmas, "one of the sprinklers sensors indicated low water pressure."

Swinging into State: Junior Varsity player and senior Mohit Manchella dives for a forehand volley during practice on Oct. 10. The tennis team won state and is prepared for the individual state tournament on Oct. 20.

Soccer Sectionals: Cicelia Martin, varsity women's soccer player and freshman, runs for the ball during the team's Sept. 10 matchup against North Central. On Oct. 6, the Hounds clinched the team's first sectional title since 2014 in a stunning 2-0 victory over Zionsville. The team will move on to face Lawrence North in the Regional tournament on Oct. 13.

Coloring for Coburn: A few CHS students stayed after school to participate in the "Coloring for Coburn" event held at the Carmel Clay Public Library (CCPL) for reasons ranging from building up practice hours for NHS, Teen Library Council, or just to participate. After school on Oct. 8, The CCPL held an event called Coloring for Coburn, a program where student volunteers color in pages made in collaboration by Butler Students and with kids from Coburn Place. Coborn Place is an organization that offers help, housing, and hope to domestic violence survivors and their families. The coloring pages, made by the kids themselves were to be colored and later displayed to patrons of the Library.

European Emperors: Sophomore Isabella Fallahi takes a break in her bell work to ask her AP European History teacher a question about their upcoming project in her AP Euro class on Oct. 4. The project was to create an action figure based on an European absolutist king from the 17th century.

Trick and Treat: Lucy, a Pomeranian, sits down on the runway while being crowned the first ever "Puppy of Carmel". Lucy was one among more than 25 dogs that participated on Oct. 17 in a dog pageant hosted by Carmel Mayor's Youth Council (CMYC). CMYC hosts many events and civic projects throughout the school year the next one being a clean up at White River Park in late November.

Shelving Shenanigans: Junior Ben Ring shelves books during the school day on Oct 5. CHS students can help out around the school during aid blocks. Students can aid in the media center, classrooms, the nurse’s office, student services, among other places, to learn more talk to your counselor.

Balancing College Applications and High School: Senior Adell Urtel shuts her locker as she walks to study for her third period class on Gold Days. Urtel says, "I don't have an SRT room or G1, but I still come to school to hang out with my friends and work on college apps in the (Carmel) Cafe." Many seniors, similar to Adell are taking advantage of the more stress-free option, Senior Transition Schedule, especially during this time of year with college being just around the corner.

A Helping Hand: Advanced physical conditioning student and sophomore, Taylor Kent, encourages and spots classmate and sophomore, Reagan Fahey. The students spent the class period in the weightlifting room and practiced muscular endurance skills. Classmates formed groups with which they rotated for the remainder of class.

Shirt Selling: Freshman Class President Amit Manchella promotes the homecoming T-shirts on Sept. 27 during SRT with his fellow class officers. The proceeds from the T-shirts all go to the Carmel Youth Assistance Program.

It Is Wednesday My Dudes: Senior Sammi Kadinger dresses up as the character from Jimmy Here's popular vine on Wednesday Sept. 26, 2018 for Meme Day during Homecoming Week. Students can show their school spirit this Friday Sept. 28 for Blue and Gold Day and attend the Homecoming Game at 7 p.m.